Maintenance Technician III (Maintenance Planner)

Ardent Mills; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Mills is seeking a Maintenance Technician III in Ayer, MA. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant equipment, leading maintenance projects, and training other technicians.

You will use CMMS for work orders and contribute to preventive maintenance planning. You should have 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, strong communication, and knowledge of PLCs/VFDs, predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with maintenance in manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with PLCs and VFDs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks per work orders and safety guidelines.
• Lead maintenance projects and train other technicians.
• Use CMMS to document work orders and parts.
• Identify parts, materials, and tools needed for safe maintenance.
• Communicate parts and inventory concerns to planners or supervisors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC

VFDs

CMMS

Root cause analysis

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Predictive maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Technician IIIAs a Maintenance Technician III, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, fixing, and maintaining equipment. You will support and enable preventative maintenance at the plant by contributing technical input to planning, reliability, and follow-up work. You are expected to learn advanced maintenance skills and complete related tasks as needed. You will lead maintenance projects and train other technicians.To succeed, you must be able to:Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency.Work through and drive change.Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others.Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.Your responsibilities:Perform maintenance tasks per work orders assignedUnderstand how to work safely and speak up when you do notContinue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertiseTrain other Maintenance and Reliability TechniciansProvide technical input on job plans, preventive maintenance tasks, equipment history, and follow-up work identified through troubleshooting or inspectionsUse the computerized maintenance management system to review, update, complete, and document work orders accuratelyResponsibility to identify parts, materials, tools, safety considerations, and labor needs required to complete maintenance work safely and efficientlyCommunicate critical parts needs, obsolete parts, recurring parts issues, and inventory concerns to the planner or supervisorPartner effectively with operations, maintenance planning, reliability, purchasing, contractors, and other techniciansEssential skills and experience:High School diploma or GED5 or more years of experience in Maintenance in manufacturing environmentGood communication skills, both verbal and writtenEffectively use computer applicationsAbility to organize and prioritize tasksWillingness to learn new skillsDemonstrate proficiency in advanced-level technical competencies, for example, PLCs, VFDs, and systems troubleshootingDemonstrated ability to delegateDemonstrated mechanical aptitude, including ability to problem solveKnowledge of food safety requirements and HACCPWorking knowledge of maintenance processes, CMMS, equipment documentation, predictive maintenance concepts, root cause analysis, and ability to identify resources needed for maintenance work.Good to have:CMRT certificationAssociate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related fieldOther maintenance-related certificationsTeam members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.This position is based at an Ardent Mills production facility and requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential functions of the role. Work schedules may vary based on business and operational needs and could include shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities where applicable.Location:Ayer MAAddress:35 Nemco Way, Ayer MA, 01432Additional Locations (if applicable):Employment Type:Full timeAdditional Information:Competitive Compensation:We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $30.10 - $32.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 5% Annual.Benefits:At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).Application Deadline:EEO Commitment:At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.Shift Differential:The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.La Compañía proporciona un diferencial de turno a los empleados elegibles que están asignados a turnos de trabajo y fuera del horario comercial estándar. El diferencial de turnos se paga además de la tarifa horaria básica regular del empleado y se incluye en el cálculo de la tarifa regular para fines de horas extras.Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain [e-mail] or [e-mail] job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com